Asda joins Everton stadium battle

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Meanwhile Kirkby residents opposed to the Everton/Tesco plans have challenged Blues chairman Bill Kenwright to come to Kirkby and talk to them. The call comes as the group held a meeting today to discuss the latest phase of their campaign to block the Tesco plans in which 71 homes would be demolished. Kirkby Residents Action Group spokesman the Rev Tim Strafford said: “It is absolutely vital that people in Kirkby, as well as businesses and politicians in Liverpool, Sefton, West Lancs and St Helens, understand that this could be the green light for a massive out-of-town shopping centre close to the M57. “We will be stepping up our campaign to ensure that people across Merseyside realise that this is not just an issue for Kirkby. “It is a crude attempt by a mega-retailer to use its muscle to strengthen their already dominant market position.” The group also want to ask Mr Kenwright about recent claims Everton want to build a ground capable of holding 75,000 supporters.

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